Denton County News Briefs and Local Notices
Local ad seeking subscriptions and job orders. Advertises a horse and mule sale by Alfred Biughtey of Hartington. The Granite City steamer will run from Choptank to Baltimore. Denton banks named state funds depositories by Treasurer Vandiver. R G Anklam injured by a set screw on a revolving shaft. Judge Martin praised by friends. Residents from Hynson seek work in Philadelphia. Petitions seek sewer system funding for Denton. Gentleman's Driving Park stockholders set meeting March 10. Robert R Edgell dies at Easton aged in his 60s. Rev David Wilson, former Army chaplain and college director, dies in Colorado. Community urged to submit social and personal news items. Dynamite charge alleged against fishermen on Choptank and Tuckahoe rivers. Matthew McDaniel to sell farm stock and rigs March 22. County commissioners authorize bill for bonds to build a jar. Pennsylvania Railroad to run Sunday trains on Delaware division in spring schedule. May start. Haman bill debate at Easton favored by Salisbury High School, opposed by Easton. Easton wins. Miss Mary Hobbs hosts card party. prizes awarded. Edna Morris Booker weds Thomas Ayers at Postmaster Booker's home. Dr George W Pleasanton of Milford dies. leaves widow and five children. practiced homeopathy in Denton. Workmen find gold ring in oak tree near Willoughby. ring intact but sawed. Centreville Record.
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Alfred Biughtey
Hartington
Granite City
Choptank
Baltimore
Denton
Vandiver
R. G. Anklam
Robert R. Edgell
Caroline County
E4aston
David Wilson
Methodist Protestant Energymine
Western Maryland College
Colorado
Elmer W. Deen
Pennsylvania Railroad
Delaware
General Assembly
Haman
Salisbury High School
Easton
E. M. Noble
Mary Hobbs
A. G. Towers
Akiny Whitby
Ethel Anderson
T. Alan Goldsborough
H. C. Booker
Goldsboro
Edna Morris Booker
Thomas Asn Ayers
Frank Jenkins
George W. Pleasanton
Milford
Ising
Pleasanton
Edward Rhodes
Willoughby
Queen Anne’s County
Centreville
Lent sermon calls for self examination and devotion
Rev J Gibson Gantt urges parishioners during Lent to embrace self denial and repentance, stressing indifference as a grave sin and urging actions aligned with God’s commandments. Ash Wednesday marks a major religious season inviting all Christians to take part in spiritual discipline and growth. Rev A S Mowbray announces conference plans and city invitations for the next general M E Church session. Rev J Gibson Gantt returns after officiating a funeral and will lead Christ Church service tomorrow. Rev D M Dibble resigns from M P Church seeking a Western Shore assignment. An all day holiness meeting is set for Linchester on March 8 with Rev William Vickorsa in charge.
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J. Gibson Gantt
Christ Church
Wade
Kingdom of Heaven
Sam
Christ
Mowbray
D. D
M. E. Church
Baltimore
North Cast
D. M. Dibble
M. P
Holiness Mission Cbhurch
Linchester
William Vickorsa
Smith Likely to Retain Seat in Fifty-ninth Congress
Washington dispatch reports a possible re election for Representative Smith of the First Maryland district. It notes a shift among House Selections Committee No. 2 members regarding Jackson's contest, with looking at hearings showing hostility to Smith and Miller and Hoar softening their previously strong views on the trick ballots in the First district election.
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Washington
Smith
Maryland
House Selections Committee No. 2
Jackson
Miller
Kansas
Hoar
Massachusetts
Back to the Farm Cry Amid City Hardships
The passage reflects a nostalgic pull from city life toward the country, noting that many who endured harsh urban experiences yearn for the homeland. It argues the city tempts with glittering political and social power, while the country offers its own distinct rewards that surpass wealth.
Oehm's Half Yearly Clearing Sale at Acme Hall
A semi annual trade event at Oehm's Acme Hall 16 West Lexington Baltimore offers savings from 0 to 15 cents on winter suits and overcoats. Investments may double in value by October with prices listed for regular ten and twenty dollar grades. Also Choite Garden seeds by J. W. Kerr featuring Lima beans corn and Kalhr corn at moderate prices.
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Oehm
Acme
West Lexington St
Baltimore
Choite Gardeus
J. W. Kerr
Post office project to rise on old site in Greensboro
Griensboro M J Raughley has contracted with Mr Carroll Pippin to erect a new post office on the site of the old structure, moved back and used until completion in thirty days. The building will have a glass front and a second floor for offices and lodge rooms. Miss Lillian Andrew of Tillery NC is visiting her cousin Miss Georgia Roop and family at Cordova and Easton before returning home. The Deestitch Skule by local talent drew good crowds and receipts reached sixty.
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Carroll Pippin
Lillian Andrew
Tillery
N. C
Georgia Roop
Cordova
Easton
Piemuu
Helen
Ada Naylor
R. Malone
Trappe
Clarence Ayers
Florence
Denton
W. H. Simpson
Federalsburg
R. L. Hicks
Talbot
Local Notables and Visits Highlight Kent Island Scene
Mrs Horace Legg and daughter visit relatives on Kent Island alongside Mr and Mrs William Wilkinson. Mrs George R Mays visits Baltimore sons. Evelyn Fleming in Baltimore. W S Russell, daughter and Miss Mary Saulsbury attend Baltimore week. H M Thompson sold 20th Century Manure Spreaders. Cordova friends donate at Parsonage for Rev George St Mays. Laura Mason visits Easton with W N Mason relation. C T Sauer of New Castle rests town. W F H Miller visits Philadelphia. Edward B Davis is ill. Peters and Adams buy 247 acre timber tract in Queen Annes, then acquire large Dorchester tract. Augustus Quandt and daughter Mabel visit Peters. Isaac Melvin returns from Africa after near year of missionary work. Epworth League plans 15th meeting at George F Noble home.
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Horace Legg
Kent Island
William Wilkinson
George R. Mays
Baltimore
Evelyn Fleming
W. S. Russell
Mary Saulsbury
H. M. Thompson
Cordova Friends
George St. Mays
Laura Mason
Easton
W. N. Mason
C. T. Sauer
New Castle
Del
W. F. H. Miller
Philadelphia
Edward B. Davis
W. R. Peters
R. F. Adams
Queen Anne’s
Dorchester
Augustus Quandt
Mabel
Isaac Melvin
Africa
Epworth League
George F. Noble
Birthday visit to County Commissioner William J. Wright
Choptunk residents called Tuesday evening to wish County Commissioner William J. Wright a happy 45th birthday. About thirty local youths enjoyed a ride aboard the gasoline launch Leon on Monday evening. Madison W. Wright of Baltimore is visiting relatives here. Ed Plutschauick bought the Kleinschmidt home farm for 8700 and Col A W Sisk the other farm for 6000. T H Todd near completion of store repairs adjoining the post office. Tomato growers rent land at high rates. J H Brauelile sold his farm near Preston to Theodore Shulhe for 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Wright
Wright
Ed. Plutschauick
Kleinschmidt
Col
A. W. Sisk
T. H. Todd
J. H. Brauelile
Preston
Theodore Shulhe
Hickry Holler Three Scene Drama at Music Hall
Federalaburg presents a three scene entertainment titled The Old School zat Hickry Holler at Music Hall on March 6 with local talent. Features include odd costumes, Hickiry Holler Band music, an elocutionist and special numbers. Tickets cost 25 and 15 cents at O W Spicer's. Also notes Rev Stewart and Mr Omerson attend holiness conference in Pennsylvania and relatives visiting in Wilmington and sisters in Philadelphia New York and Brooklyn.
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Music Hall
Hick'ry Holler
O. W. Spicer
Mr. Stewart
Clarence Omerson
Pennsylvania
James Richards
Wilmington
Edith Gooden
Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Visiting relatives and a serious foot injury reported
Thurras thle Mr Thomas Stewart and sister Miss Emma visit friends in Worcester county. Mr Theodore Cahall cut his foot seriously while using an axe recently. Miss Mary Porter is home from Wilmington for a few days.
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Thomas Stewart
Emma
Worcester County
Theodore Cahall
Mary Porter
Wilmington
Rural School Consolidation Arguments and Tradeoffs
Prof Noble outlines advantages of consolidation such as better grading and more thorough instruction with more teachers, plus increased pupil ambition, pride, and attendance. He argues for efficiency and economy, noting cost savings, needed facilities, and transportation, while acknowledging objections and urging broad public discussion. Barred Plymouth Rock roosters with pedigree for sale.
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Emahor
Iarger
BE. M. Nonar
Death of Mrs Park in Beach Accident Near Denton
Mrs Sarah M Path wife of Chsha PD Park died after an outing with her niece Alma Cide a schoolteacher near her home at sea Chestnut Grove. Her horse wandered to Mr Henry M Gade's home and an accident was suspected. She died about two hours after reaching home from illness. Dr Wisher cited apoplexy as the cause. Survived by daughter Mrs Robert H Russell and son Mr John Cade. funeral held at the house with Rev James T Richardson. interment at Denton cemetery. This recalls the death of Mr Charles A Dunning over twenty years ago in similar circumstances. Also covered are Orphans' Court inventories and administrator accounts for several estates with orders to sell and guardian appointments.
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Buehten
Park
Sarah M. Path
Chsha PD
Alma Cide
Park Farm
Henry M. Gade
Wisher
Packing Industry in Caroline in 1905 Report
The Bureau of Industrial Statistics reports Caroline’s packing industry for 1905. Less than half a crop, total pack about 500000 cases, several canning houses idle, active firms had short seasons. Tomato crop near 7000 acres, 14 concerns, about 50 varieties, total invested capital around 300000 dollars, 1905 pick valued at 900000 dollars.
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Bureau of Industrial Statistics
Caroline
Market Quotions And Canery Sale Report From Cambridge
The Cambridge market list shows firm wheat and diverse grain prices from 2 J Bowen Sun derland Co. Also listed are live poultry eggs and dairy items with varied prices. Separately James Wallace Packing Co. sold its Cambridge cannery to Robert J Lednum Co Preston, which will modernize the plant and open this season, a boon to Church Creek farmers and workers.
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J. Bowen
Sunderland & Co
Charles St
Ste
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James Wallace Packing Company
Cambridge
Robert J. Lednum & Co
Preston
Church Creek
Messrs
Lednum & Company
Stormity
Lednum & Co
Cambridge Record
Porch addition brightens Tumplerville Main Street
Springlike weather spurs property owners to improvements. Mr S C Paulk ner has built a handsome porch and repainted the home, enhancing the appearance of Main Street. Subserve for the Joursan and get all the county vows.
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S.C. Paulkner
Sermon on the Mount as a guide for Christians
The lesson surveys Jesus teaching the Sermon on the Mount, its Beatitudes, and the call to be salt and light. It stresses Jesus as the world’s greatest teacher, the blessedness of poverty of spirit and meekness, the promise of the kingdom, and the duty to live out Christian influence in daily life. It urges immersion in Jesus words and living as peacemakers.
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Jesus
Luke
Christ
Elidren
Earth
Moses
Israel
Jesus Christ
Carolinians Named in Who's Who in America
Prominent locals appear in Who's Who in America. William Hersey Hopkins, Latin professor at the Woman's College, born Greensboro in 1831, educated at St. John’s College and instrumental in founding the Woman’s College. Winder C. Goldsborough, Purdue engineering director since 1898, born here about 35 years ago, notable for engineering feats including the Louisiana Purchase Exposition electrification.
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United States
William Hersey Hopkins
Woman's College
Greensboro
Hoe
St. John's College
Winder CL. Goldsborough
School of Engineering
Purdue University
Wall Paper and Window Shade Offer in Baltimore
Advertisement notes wallpaper patterns and gilt Se apiece, window shades at 20 cents each. Promotion by Thomas and Messrs located at 10145 W Baltimore St Baltimore, offering low priced home decor items.
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Thomas & Messrs
Baltimore St
Baltimore
Senator Goldsborough proposes Greensboro charter bill
The measure would require all able bodied residents 21 and older to labor one day yearly or pay 4. It also allows the town to borrow up to 500, sets age and property thresholds for elected commissioners, taxes bank stock, and outlines tax arrears and discount schedules. Brewington backs pure food reform and a separate dredging ban in Chesapeake Bay with limited tonging.
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Goldsborough
Greensboro
M. W. Brewington
Wicomico County
New York
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
Congress
Linthicum
Chesapeake Bay
Brewington
Pure Food Bill Provisions By Congress Likely Enacted
The article outlines the pure food bill concepts: adulterated drugs high standards if named in pharmacopoeia. misbranded if imitation, false ingredients, or misleading labels. Food adulteration includes mixing, substitution, or use of harmful or decomposed materials. Misbranding covers deceptive naming, coloring, or claims. Liquor categories define adulteration and misbranding for treated or blended products with proper labeling.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promotes Nature's Healing Plan
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is advertised as aiding nature to fight colds and relieve coughs. It claims to open secretions, aid expectoration, and restore health, with global testimonials and a note that it can counteract colds from leading to pneumonia. Sold by local druggists in Hillsboro. A one-armed man near Bear Station cut and stacked two cords of wood in a day, and James Wilson of Dover, a well-digger, who lost both hands in a cannon explosion, is described as industrious.
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Douglass Drug Store
A. L. Duffy
Hillsboro
Bear Station
James Wilson
Dover
Judge Mutinen Draws Gators for April Term Names Listed
Judge William R. Mutinen on Wednesday drew the gators for the April term, listing numerous names by district with marks indicating those drawn. The long roster includes a wide array of individuals across first and subsequent districts, reflecting the selection process for pending terms.
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William R. Mutinen
Gators
Beng
The Cost of Stalag in New Jersey Prices Rise 16.8 Percent
Reports from government statisticians and mercantile agencies show rising living costs in the United States. The New Jersey Bureau of Statistics notes local price increases for an average family, with a yearly series from 1595 to 1905. The 1895 bill of supplies was 15.11 dollars and 1905 reached 21.15 dollars, a 16.8 percent rise.
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United States
New Jersey Bureau of Statistics
Local Social Notes Highlight Moves and Visits
Miss Hattie Mercer has joined Miss Maloney at 15th and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia. Mr. J Homer Slemons of Salisbury visited his uncle James A Trazzare this week. Miss Myrtle Wilson of Seaford was a guest of Capt and Mrs Woolford this week. Mrs Greer Cooper of Philadelphia is visiting her parents in Ridgely.
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Persoont Menthon
Hattie Mercer
Maloney
15Th
Walnut Sts
Philadelphia
J. Homer Slemons
Salisbury
James A. Trazzare
Myrtle Wilson
Seaford
Woolford
Greer Cooper
Ridgely
Mrs Carno Webber 16 Dies of Bronchitis in Burrsville
Mrs Carno Lee Webber wife of James T Webber of the Second district died Saturday February 1 of bronchitis aged 16 Her husband and three children survive Funeral held at the Santo home February 19 Rev J Gibson Gantt officiating Interment on the Webber homestead near Burrsville She was an Episcopal communicant and exemplary Christian. Also an employment notice for Thran Suan Co at 39 Randolph St Chicago appears in the same source.
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Carno Lee Webber
James T. Webber
Santo
J. Gibson Gantt
Webber Homestead
Burrsville
Easton
Life Insurance Syndicate Claims Denied by National Life
The National Life rejects participation in life insurance syndicate transactions and joint accounts. It states it is not engaged in these practices and is therefore free from criticism. The statement asserts opposition to such arrangements and disclaims profit from officers.
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National Life
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Alfred Cannon
Thos
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Newton
Kern
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A Wilson Mattox
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Eigutil District
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Harry R. Merriken
Leonard F. Covey
Gootee S Liden
Thos I. Porter
Peter W. Sullivan
A. Alford
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J.walter Beachamp
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